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Jason T. Koo
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Los Angeles, CA 90010
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CRD#: 4473177
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Professional summary
Jason Taehoon Koo, who also goes by Jason Tae-hong Koo, Jason Tae-hoon Koo, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC located in Los Angeles, California.
Jason is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Jason has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Jason Tae-Hong Koo | Jason Tae-Hoon Koo
Other business activities
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1. Health Broker and all non Guardian Insurance-Individual and group Health Insurance and supplemental from Aflac, Start: 12/13/2017, Address: 1918 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039, 1 non bus hr per month, Investment related, 2) Emotional Intelligence Financial And Insurance Services Corporation-approved from Guardian and PAS for DBA for agency name, Start: 04/27/2020, Address: 3435 Wilshire Blvd Suite 1550, LA, CA 90010, 0 total hours per month, Not investment related, No annual compensation, 3) Trustee to Koo Family Trust, Start: 8/12/2012, Address: 11768 Canton Place, Studio City, CA 91604, 1 total hour a month; 1 hour during securities trading hours, Investment related, No annual compensation. 4) Board of Advisor -WonderSeed non-profit org., Start: 09/01/2023, Address: 1282 W 2nd Street, Los Angeles California, USA , 90026, 1 total hour a month; 0 hour during securities trading hours, Not investment related, No annual compensation.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 17, 2017 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 3731 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 425, Los Angeles, CA 90010Office #2: 11768 Canton Place, Studio City, CA 91604RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Los Angeles, CA
Current
November 16, 2017 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 3731 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 425, Los Angeles, CA 90010RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Los Angeles, CA
Past
February 13, 2013 - November 20, 2017
EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 110826
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
November 30, 2001 - November 20, 2017
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
LOS ANGELES, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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PA
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
CRD#: 46173 / SEC#: 801-58108, 8-51324
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/13/2000 Approved)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2002 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
California(11/16/2017)
IAR
California(11/17/2017)
RR
Hawaii(2/7/2022)
RR
Michigan(2/13/2024)
RR
New Jersey(6/15/2018)
RR
New York(6/15/2018)
RR
Texas(2/1/2018)
IAR
Texas(2/1/2018)
RR
Virginia(6/18/2018)
RR
Washington(6/6/2022)
RR
Wisconsin(6/3/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
PA
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
CRD#: 46173 / SEC#: 801-58108, 8-51324
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/13/2000 Approved)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2002 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
10 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001
Mailing Address
10 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001
Phone number
+1 (888) 600-4667
Established
Delaware since 08/20/1998
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,984
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| THE GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | OWNER | |
| BOGGS, ALLEN WARREN | HEAD OF PRODUCT & SUPERVISION | 4751363 |
| CASWELL, MARIANNE GRACE | PRESIDENT AND ELECTED MEMBER | 6424651 |
| DAVARASHVILI, KATE | FINOP/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER. | 5642325 |
| DESROCHERS, CARL | ELECTED MEMBER | 7807194 |
| GALLO, JOSEPH MICHAEL | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 3108044 |
| HERGAN, JOSHUA NEIL | GENERAL COUNSEL | 4572643 |
| LESINA, LEYLA ADA | ELECTED MEMBER | 3004323 |
| MAHER, CARLY PRITCHARD | HEAD OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS | 4003223 |
| PERRY, MICHAEL ANDREW | ELECTED MEMBER | 2688179 |
| RYNIKER, MICHAEL JOHN | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 2474604 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 71,074 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 14,998,852,974 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 20 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | ||
| 01/22/2025 | ||
| 11/15/2023 |
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